Result of ServiceInformed by the CCA, the team of consultants will lead the development of the UNSDCF for the next programming cycle (2026-2030). The work will entail the facilitation of priority setting of the next programme cycle for the UNCT and drawing out the theory of change, visioning and comparative advantage for the UN in Timor-Leste. The consultant’s team is expected to design a participatory and consultative process based on the indicative timeline of activities proposed by the UNSDCF roadmap of which the main outcome will be the UNSDCF document and associated companions. Work on the UNSDCF for the international consultant includes three related elements: 1. Develop Checklist & quality measurable indicators • Prepare a set of criteria / checklist that all UNSDCF indicators must meet. This will enable the UNCT to limit the number and enhance the quality of indicators; • Develop a set of quality measurable indicators to be used to measure progress towards the chosen outcomes; and 2. The drafting Review & Finalization of the UNSDCF (2026 – 2030). For this, the consultant team will be expected to: • Work with the UNCT to agree on the content and structure of the UNSDCF document that is built around the main elements required by the UNDG; • Prepare a first draft of the UNSDCF document (consolidated narrative and RRM, including annexes) and submit it to the RCO for UNCT / PSG / Joint Steering Committee/GoTL review; • Incorporate comments and submit a revised draft for further review; • Finalize the UNSDCF document after incorporating the comments from the UNCT, PSG and relevant national counterparts in a timely manner. The Consultants’ Team will benefit from the technical support of the Resident Coordinator’s Office and the regional Peer Support Group (PSG), i.e. UN expertise resident in the regional agencies. A pool of experts will provide advisory services as and when necessary for the analysis and assessment of specific areas, including Common Regional and Sub-regional and Transboundary Analysis, Country’s Financial Landscape Assessment, Results Based Management, gender and Human Right-Based Approach. Work LocationDili Expected duration16 May-11July 2025 Duties and ResponsibilitiesTimor-Leste, an independent nation since 2002, has achieved notable stability but faces significant economic, social, and environmental challenges. With high unemployment, economic dependence on oil, rural poverty, and persistent inequality, the country is working toward sustainable development amid obstacles in employment, private sector growth, and public service delivery. Post-COVID recovery is evident, although inflation and food insecurity remain severe, intensified by climate risks like El Niño. Health and education systems are improving, yet challenges persist in vocational training, gender equality, and disability inclusion. Recent efforts include legal reforms for social protection, climate resilience, and inclusivity, alongside initiatives to empower youth and strengthen food security and disaster readiness. The United Nations County Team (UNCT) in Timor-Leste is currently in the process of preparing the second generation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) for the period 2026-2030. A Roadmap has been developed to outline the process of preparing the UNSDCF to support the country’s achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and SDGs in line with national priorities as outlined in the Timor-Leste Strategic Development Plan 2011-2030 and sectoral strategies. The UNSDCF will present the collective, coherent and integrated support of the UN system in line with national development priorities, Quadrennial Comprehensive Policy Review (QCPR) recommendations and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, anchored in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A cornerstone of this process is the Common Country Analysis (CCA) that will be built on key reference documents including the Voluntary National review (VNR) prepared by the Government of Timor-Leste in 2019 and 2023 and the Evaluation report of the current UNSDCF 2021-2025. The CCA will present a concise analysis of the country’s development challenges, reflecting changing dynamics and needs of the country, the region and the world, and the areas in which UN agencies are mandated and have the comparative advantage to address remaining and newly emerging development challenges affecting Timor-Leste’s development. The UNSDCF will be developed following an inclusive and participatory process between Government and the UNCT outlining how the United Nations can most effectively partner with the Government and other development partners to address national priorities. The UNSDCF is a document intended to serve as a strategic framework for the UN’s support to the Government of Timor-Leste over the 2026-2030 period. The UNSDCF must follow Results Based Management principles and be guided by the recently revised UNSDG UNSDCF Guidance . It must be developed as per the UNDG provided “UNSDCF document template” and meet the UNDG prescribed “quality criteria for UNSDCFs” . It must incorporate the four principles for integrated programming: Leave no one behind; Human rights, gender equality and women’s empowerment; Sustainability and resilience; and Accountability. In addition, it will need to reflect, the basic principles and Standard Operating Principals (SOPs) of the “Delivering as One” approach. The Office of the UN Resident Coordinator is recruiting an international consultant as a Team Leader with overall responsibility for the result and a national consultant. The international consultant will be supported by a national consultant who will be accountable to the Team Leader. S/he will be required to actively participate by adding local insights in producing relevant components of the analysis, managing consultations and supporting report preparation. Qualifications/special skillsAdvanced University degree in international development, social sciences, economics or related field. • At least 10 years of professional experience in development programme design and implementation, research on aid modalities and coordination, with at least 5 years in the field within an international organization (preferably including agencies of the United Nations system) • Substantive knowledge of and skills in RBM concepts and its application in programming; • Previous experience in preparation/writing of UNSDCF documents, with experience in the region a distinct asset; • Demonstrated knowledge of UN agency mandates and activities; direct experience of UN programming at the country level; familiarity with the UNSDCF process and the Delivering as One modality; • Knowledge of, and experience in applying, qualitative and quantitative analytical methods; • Substantive knowledge of development issues in the country is required. • Outstanding communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to write reports, conduct consultations and interviews and to articulate ideas in a clear and concise style; • Good knowledge of the UN system and UN common country programming processes (CCA/UNSDCF); • Ability to review and synthesize large amounts of information rapidly, and to distinguish major trends from minor details; • Ability to conceptualize and analyze problems to identify key issues, underlying problems, and how they relate; • Technical competence in complex analysis; • Facility with statistical data and knowledge of human rights and gender equality approaches; • Familiarity with indicators and monitoring and evaluation methodologies; • Ability to respond positively to critical feedback and differing points of view; • Ability to handle a large volume of work under time constraints; • Focus on client satisfaction; • Ability to share knowledge and experience and provide helpful feedback and advice LanguagesProficiency in English is required. Knowledge and understanding in Tetum, Bahasa Indonesia and Portuguese will be an advantage. Additional Informationa seven-day mission to Dili, Timor-Leste will be required. The UNSDCF consultant will directly report to the UNRCO Head of office, seeking approval/acceptance of outputs from the UN RC through the PMT. The deliverables and feedback required will be provided as per the below: Checklist & quality measurable indicators (level of effort: 5 days Payment: 20%) - Prepare a set of criteria / checklist that all UNSDCF indicators must meet. - Develop a set of quality measurable indicators to be used to measure progress towards the chosen outcomes; Draft UNSDCF & Initial Feedback (Level of effort: 12 Days, payment: 35%) - Submit the first draft of the UNSDCF 2026-2030 document (narrative, Theory of Change, results, and resources framework). Finalization & Submission of UNSDCF (Level of effort: 17 days, payment: 45%) - Incorporate comments from UNCT, PSG, and Government, and revise the draft UNSDCF document. - Conduct the final round of consultations with the Government for last feedback. - Submit the final draft UNSDCF 2026-2030 to RCO. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.